Things to do

Mull is a fantastic island, and very easy to explore from a base like Salachran

It offers a wide range of activities, including relaxing on sandy beaches, hill-walking, fishing, whale watching, nature tours. Only a short drive and ferry ride from Salachran you can reach the idyllic island of Iona, and take a boat trip out to Staffa and the Treshnish Isles.

Come and experience the hidden secrets of Scotland’s West Coast. You’ll not want to leave…

Walks & trips

Trip to Staffa

The Isle of Staffa is a beautiful uninhabited island, famous for its dramatic basalt columns, sea caves and bird life. Read more

Knockan

Similar cottage to Salachran, 1 mile away. Read more

Walking Guides

Information and maps for walks on Mull. Read more

Ben More

Mull’s only Munro (3,172 ft). Read More

Carsaig Arches

A hard but rewarding day’s walk. Read More

Isle of Iona

Iona has a long and illustrious history and is well known as being ‘The cradle of Christianity’ in Scotland. Read More

Wildlife & other activities

Whales & sharks

Scenic & Wildlife Cruises – whale & shark spotting. Daily departures from Ulva ferry. Read More

Art & Sculpture

Local artwork, and interesting nature sculpture walk in Calgary. Read More

Eagles

Visit Mull’s magnificent white-tailed eagles. Read More

Beaches

Useful map shwoing the best beaches on the Ross of Mull. Read More

Golf

Play golf on Iona. Not your run-of-the-mill golf course… first try and find the holes, then avoid the sheep, finally make sure you don’t hook your ball onto the beach. Read More

Eating & Drinking

Argyll Arms

A friendly home cooking style restaurant has great sea views over Bunessan Bay. Closest place to Salachran to eat out. Read more

Keel Row

Excellent pub / restaurant in Fionnfort. Read more

Columba Hotel

Restaurant open daily to non-residents for breakfast, lunches, coffees and dinners from the end of March to early November. Read more

Whiskey - Tobermory Distillery

Established in 1798, Tobermory is The Isle of Mull’s only whisky distillery and one of the oldest commercial distilleries in Scotland. Read more

Ardalanish Organic Farm

Local organic farm sells organic beef and mutton, also a weaving shop. Read More

Shops

Spar

The main shop in Bunessan to buy daily shopping incl newspapers, fresh veg. Read More